On 9 April 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "CBI") issued guidance on the authorisation of payment institutions ("PIs") and Electronic Money Institutions ("EMIs") and the registration of account information service...more
Revised Prospectus Regulatory Framework Q&A - On 7 March 2024, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") published its Prospectus Regulatory Framework – Questions & Answers 2nd Edition (the "Revised Q&A"). This...more
The Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) is consulting on changes to the Consumer Protection Code 2012 (Code). The proposals look to support effective consumer protection and reflect the changes taking place in financial services by...more
Following the publication of the Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook Report, Mary-Elizabeth McMunn of the Central Bank of Ireland provided remarks on the key regulatory priorities for the year ahead....more
Against the backdrop of accelerating change in the payments landscape at both a national and EU level, the Irish government has launched a public consultation on a future National Payments Strategy (NPS). The Department of...more
The Central Bank of Ireland has sought responses to its consultation paper on its approach to innovation engagement in financial services, which provides details of the proposed launch of its Regulatory Sandbox and further...more
Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2019 - The Government of Ireland approved the general scheme of drafting of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing)...more
After the Panama Papers exposed efforts by wealthy individuals and government officials to hide funds offshore, government authorities around the world have responded with new legislation, regulations and enforcement actions...more
Central Bank Personnel Update - The Central Bank of Ireland (the “CBI”) announced that Gareth Murphy, Director of Markets Supervision, has resigned his position on 22 August 2016. He will remain with the CBI until...more